Nova Scotia federal fisheries officers refuse select enforcement duties over safety concerns, awaiting a labor investigator's review.

Federal fisheries officers in Nova Scotia have begun refusing certain enforcement duties due to safety threats, including exposure to firearms and escalating violence. Union president Shimen Fayad reported that a federal labor investigator is reviewing the situation, following prior dismissals of their concerns by the government. Meanwhile, commercial fishers are demanding increased enforcement against illegal fishing practices.

October 03, 2024
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